The brief: `London Mansions; Increased pressure; Igbos in Diaspora

There is increased pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to probe one of his key allies and other Nigerians fingered in Pandora papers.

Still on the latest leaks of financial documents in the world, Pandora Papers, has uncovered how Senator Stella Oduah secretly paid N5b cash to acquire mansions in London.

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And from the South Eastern region of Nigeria, Governors and other leaders from the region say Igbos in the diaspora are the ones behind the ‘Sit-at-home’ order and not the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

EXPOSED: How Stella Oduah Paid N5 Billion Cash For London Mansions

Pandora Papers, one of the biggest leaks of financial documents in the world, has uncovered how Senator Stella Oduah secretly acquired mansions in London.

According to investigation led by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, including more than 600 journalists, seven London properties are connected to Oduah.

Corruption Leaks: Pressure Mounts On Buhari To Probe Bagudu, Obi, Others

There is increased pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to probe one of his key allies, Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu; a PDP chieftain and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi and all Nigerians fingered in the Pandora Papers, the latest leaks of financial documents in the world.

Pandora Papers released this week have exposed the secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires including influential Nigerians.

Over 30 Separatist Groups In Southeast – Abaribe

Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, says there are over 30 separatist groups in the South East fighting to actualise their dream of Biafra.

Abaribe, in an interview on Tuesday, alleged that the people of the zone were being marginalised and treated unfairly.

Terrorists Gun Down Bandits In Kaduna

A clash between terrorists belonging to the Ansaru group and bandits has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 30 bandits around the Damari axis of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Multiple sources confirmed to Daily Trust that the two criminal groups started a battle for supremacy last week.

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Igbo In Diaspora Behind Sit-At-Home Order, Not IPOB — Southeast Govs

Governors and other leaders of the South East on Tuesday said the Igbo in Diaspora were behind the “Sit-at-home’ order, not the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

They stated this at the end of their expanded security meeting attended by governors, traditional rulers, national assembly leaders and the clergies from the zone.

Falconets Set To Feast On CAR Girls In 2022 WCup Qualifier

Nigeria’s Falconets are feeling no pressure as they get set to complete the rout of Central Africa Republic (CAR) girls in the return leg of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena this evening.

The Falconets, who walloped their opponents 7-0 in the first leg, flew into Lagos on Monday from Abuja ahead of the match, and on arrival had a little rest before heading straight to business as Coach Christopher Danjuma and his assistants drilled the girls in a two- hour intense training session at the Legacy Pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere.

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BBNaija: Another Phase Of The Competition Has Started, Nothing Like Bestie

Katrina Jones, a housemate on Season 5 of the Big Brother Naija show, has advised all those who just left the show that there is nothing like bestie in the industry.

Bestie is a term used to described persons who are close.